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I N T E R N A T I O N A L U N I O N O FP A I N T E R S A N D A L L I E D T R A D E SUNION NEWS &EVENTSThe Eagle Has LandedRalph and his wife, Nancy, as theyvisit The Eagle in Seattle, WA.This past April, Ralph Van Noy,retired painter and BusinessManager of Local Union 318(Fort Worth, Texas), went to Seattle,Washington to visit his daughterand her family. During his stay hevisited Seattle Art Museum’s newlyopened Olympic Sculpture Parklocated on Seattle’s waterfront.What made this trip very special ishis connection to The Eagle, one ofthe art pieces on display.The Eagle, a 40-foot tall sculpture,was created by American artistAlexander Calder. In February 1974,The Eagle first spread its wings infront of the Fort Worth National Bankwhere it was loved by all who saw it.On April 15, 1987, Ralph, who wasemployed as a maintenance painterat the bank, had the privilege ofrepainting the sculpture. In 1999,both the bank and the sculpture weresold and The Eagle was whiskedaway in the middle of the night muchto the dismay of the folks of FortWorth. It landed in Philadelphia andremained there for two years. It wasthen purchased by the Seattle ArtMuseum which had received a donationof $7 million from Jon Shirley, aMicrosoft executive. In what shouldbe its final nesting place, The Eaglewas again re-painted by a unioncraftsman who works for LongPainting of Kent, Washington.Ralph Van Noy as he repaints TheEagle in “Calder Red”. The picture,which appeared in the Fort Worth StarTelegram in 1987, was captioned“New Plumage”.8 APRIL-JUNE 2007 • JOURNAL

NEWS FROM DISTRICT COUNCIL 4 - BUFFALOPaul Leone, a Rochester based glazier of Local Union 677, isa glazing instructor for the apprenticeship and trainingdepartment. He is on his way to becoming a Health &Safety instructor upon the completion of his OSHA 500 and511 training.Apprentices Tabitha Ryan, Terrance Hare and Jason Spencerare shown here doing some hands-on training.ApprenticePainter/TaperInstructorsJohn Flossand WillieConstantinrecently puttheir studentsto work for alocal Habitatfor Humanityproject. MattRussell isshown hereworkingon stilts.NathanCudzilo,a memberof LocalUnion 660,graduatedNovember11, 2006.He iscurrentlyworkingfor SterlingGlass andDual Pane,Inc.www.IUPAT.orgStudents hard at work in the District Council 4 trainingprogram.Industrial Hygienist Tony Buttino leads a full class at DistrictCouncil 4.APRIL-JUNE 2007 • JOURNAL9

I N T E R N A T I O N A L U N I O N O FP A I N T E R S A N D A L L I E D T R A D E SUNION NEWS &EVENTSDistrict Council 78 (Florida) Honors Local Union 1175 RetireesGeneral President James A.Williams and GeneralSecretary-Treasurer GeorgeGalis presented Life Membership certificatesto John Wesley Starks or“Sugar”, a nickname given to him bythe members during his 38 years asshop steward. When there was acomplaint by a member about workinglong hours for a contractor, Johnwould just say, “Nothing but somethingto do, sugar.” Alas, his nickname.This 40-year union memberhad the same attitude when it came togiving back to his union. The 40 yearmembership, 38 years as the mainshop steward, and 38 years asWarden on the Executive Board were“Nothing but something to do.” Johnwas instrumental in building LocalUnion 1175 from a few low paidextras to a 350 man local with a payscale in the top echelon of the area.They also presented Robert Poitierhis life membership certificate. Bob isa 30-year member whose talents spanPictured L to R: General President Williams, John (Sugar) Starks, District Council BusinessRepresentative Al Lichtman, Robert Poitier, General Secretary-Treasurer George Galis.the entire industry. He is adept in fabricationof displays and signs anduses his creativity to come up withsolutions to installation problems thatseem insurmountable. When there is aproblem that threatens the opening ofa show and everybody else gives up,we take it to Bob. Before you know it,there is a practical and workable solution.These are two valuable membersand teachers that we wish all the bestin their retirement.STAR CONTINUES TOSHINE IN WISCONSINDistrict Council 7 inWisconsin recently held itssecond annual SafetyTraining Awards Recognitionluncheon with great success.Some of the prizes givenaway were Red Wing Boots,Milwaukee job site radios,Digital Cameras, 32inchLCD TV's and trips for twoto Las Vegas. The grandprize 2007 Chevy Coloradopick-up truck was won bymember of Local 770, JamesKarol.Brother James Karol at the District Council 7 STAR event.10 APRIL-JUNE 2007 • JOURNAL

FOOD, FUN AND A FORD F-150District Council 51 (Washington, DC) isthe latest district council to launch theIUPAT’s groundbreaking new safetyprogram. Safety Training AwardsRecognition, or STAR, is an incentive basedprogram jointly sponsored by managementand labor that rewards union members fortaking advanced safety training andremaining safe on the job site. It’s awinning proposal for everyone involvedbecause our fellow members are safer andour employers’ bottom line improves whenwe have accident-free job sites. In theprogram, members who complete advancedsafety training and remain accident-free onthe job site are invited to attend a year-endraffle. A range of prizes are offered,everything from large screen televisions topickup trucks, and BBQ lunch is offered forthe members and their families. The IUPATstrives to make a better life for itsmembership and keeping our members safeon the job is one of the most valuable thingsthis union can offer.Above: DistrictCouncil 51 membersenjoy some BBQ ona sunny day thanksto STAR.Right:Congratulationsto Saul Posadas,grand prize winnerof the 2006 FordF-150 in theDistrict Council 51STAR Raffle.NEWS FROM CANADAIN DISTRICT COUNCIL 46 (TORONTO)IN DISTRICT COUNCIL 97 (QUEBEC)www.IUPAT.orgIUPAT political action is alive and well in Canada aspictured here when District Council 46 BusinessRepresentative Bruno Mandic (left) met with OntarioPremier Dalton McGuinty. District Council 46 is meetingearly and often with candidates who are in the upcomingelection this fall so that we can be ready to make ourchoices on who to support.On May 1, 2007, Local Union 349 held its regular meetingand took care of two important pieces of business. First,General Vice President Robert Kucheran presented BrotherYves Belanger (seated in second row, second from right)with a plaque to congratulate him on his 50 years as amember. The second piece of business was to swear in thenew officers of LU 349. Congratulations to PresidentHelene Cornier, Vice President Danielle Breton andTreasurer Malanie Gasse (not pictured).APRIL-JUNE 2007 • JOURNAL11

I N T E R N A T I O N A L U N I O N O FP A I N T E R S A N D A L L I E D T R A D E SUNION NEWS &EVENTSLocal Union 229 Celebrates 100Members of Local Union 229 and District Council 3 in Missouri recently gathered to celebrate the Local’s 100th anniversary.From left to right, Ed Brink, trustee of the LU 229 General Fund; Harry Duprey, District Council 3/Local Union 229 business agent; GordonGraham, trustee of LU 229 General Fund; Ken Sylvester, president of LU 229; Jan Hotujec, LU 229 recording secretary; District Council 3Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Mike Williams; Bill Tombs, LU 229 vice president and Mark Anfinson, LU 229 financial secretary.Graduation DayCongratulations to the 48 new apprenticeship graduatesout of District Council 82 (Minnesota). In addition to theircertificates, Purdy and 3M rewarded their hard work withsome supplies to use on the job site. Ramsey CountyCommissioner (and DC 82 journeyperson glazier) JimMcDonough, District Council 82 Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Mike Gavanda and Bob Swanson, president ofSwanson & Youngdale, all offered some words ofencouragement and best wishes to the new graduates at theApril ceremony.12 APRIL-JUNE 2007 • JOURNAL

50 Years and Counting in District Council 14At a recent event in Chicago, 50 year membersof District Council 14 were honored by members ofLocal Union 275 with plaques to commemorate theirservice to the union.District Council 14 Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer Terry Fitzmaurice (at podium) and Local Union 275 President and DC 14 BusinessOrganizer Mike Conrad (next to podium) presented the honorees with their 50 year member pins. Congratulations to Karl Zimmera,Wendelin Steetz, Anton Reinhofer, Joseph Pintz, Edward Salzinger, Ted Sokolowski, John Lee, Erwin Klingenberg and Harry Faunt.CREATING LEADERS ON THE JOB SITE ONE CLASS AT A TIME…District Council 77Members of LocalUnions 193, 437and 1940 (Georgiaand Tennessee) andrepresentatives oftheir employersgatheredChattanooga, TNat the end ofFebruary to takethe three-daySTP course.District Council 1It was a high turnout of IUPATmembers in Denver for DistrictCouncil 1’s first Supervisor TrainingProgram (STP) in late March. STP isa class offered by the Painters andAllied Trades Labor ManagementCooperation Initiative (LMCI) andgives attendees a better sense ofthe business side of construction aswell as the tools to bettercommunicate with fellow workerson the job site. The goal of STP is toprovide our employers withsupervisors and foremen who havethe experience and training to run abetter project.www.IUPAT.orgAPRIL-JUNE 2007 • JOURNAL13

I N T E R N A T I O N A L U N I O N O FP A I N T E R S A N D A L L I E D T R A D E SUNION NEWS &EVENTSDistrict Council 30 in Northern Illinois to OpenNew Headquarters in Summer 2007If, as many claim, the three mostimportant words in real estate are“location, location, location,” themembers of Painters District CouncilNo. 30 have much to be excitedabout. When the District Council, theApprenticeship Program, and theBenefits Office occupy a new headquartersjust East of Orchard Roadalong Route 88, the influence andfuture of the Painters and AlliedTrades will be clear to all those workingand living in Northern Illinois.Just East of Orchard Road inAurora, travelers headed in eitherdirection of Route 88 won’t be able tomiss the new 74,143 square foot facilitythat will house the District Council,the Apprenticeship and TrainingFacility (JATF), and the Benefits Office(Health & Welfare and PensionFunds). “We’ve designed a place ofeducation and business, what’sneeded to keep up with the trainingneeds of our members as we preparefor the future of the industry, improvemember services, increase publicexposure, and manage the costs ofgrowth and development,” says ChuckAnderson, secretary-treasurer.FIRST AND FOREMOST: TRAININGThe ability to provide the best skillsand safety training in the finishingtrades is what distinguishes the JATFfrom alternative training methods usedby the non-union sector, saysAnderson, who notes that “now is thetime to prepare for the future.”Record growth in the number ofapprentices and demand for firstratecontinuing education for journeypersonshave caused the Union to focusits resources on improving facilitiesused to train members. The new facilitywill complement on-going improvementefforts at the JATF with sevendedicated classrooms including alarge lecture hall, two open-bay trainingspaces for simulated job settings(combined 22,022 square feet), twolarge spray booths, and a state-of-theartabrasive blasting booth.“We’ve outgrown our currentfacility,” says Gary Von Behren,apprenticeship coordinator, “and thefuture requires that young peopleview the trade as a long-term careeroption on par with other optionsinvolving education and personalimprovement.” That means, accordingto Von Behren, more classroomspace, focused learning without interruption,a full range of modernequipment, and easy access to othermembership services.IMPROVED MEMBER SERVICESAccess to District Council leadershipand the Benefits Office is anotherpriority driving the move to the newfacility. Currently, the Council andBenefits Office are located in St.Charles, and 8 of 10 Locals arelocated elsewhere throughout the14 APRIL-JUNE 2007 • JOURNAL

Council’s jurisdiction. The new facilityplaces all Council entities in onebuilding, providing apprentices, journeypersons,and family members a“one stop” option for all their Union,benefits, and apprenticeship andtraining needs.Council and Benefits Office leadershipexpect the difference to be considerable.“Having the Council andthe Benefits Office in the same buildingas the JATF will significantlyimprove the Council’s ability torespond to concerns over workingconditions, and apprentices will beable to interact directly with theirLocal’s Business Agent or otherCouncil leaders,” says JamesStelmasek, director of membershipservices. That direct contact will alsoallow for better coordination of strategywhen it comes to job actiongeared toward increasing workopportunities.“In terms of health and pension benefits,”says Milan Diklich, Health &Welfare and Pension Fund administrator,“we hope the change will meanmore members and their families visitingour office with questions or concerns, aswell as opportunities to educate themembers about their benefits.”INCREASED EXPOSUREMany District Council members arefamiliar with Route 88, the fastestoption from the Western Suburbs toChicago, and a regular route for travelersheaded to DeKalb or the QuadCities. It is also one of the fastestgrowing corridors in Illinois (theIllinois Tollway Authority plans tohave four lanes of traffic running ineach direction from Route 59 to FinleyRoad by 2008).Those traveling to the new facility on88 will exit on Orchard Road, and taketheir first left to reach the new facilitythat sits on six acres running along theeast-bound side of the Tollway.Few traveling East or West willmiss the large sign bearing theCouncil’s name, and its electronicmessage board. Many are alreadyfamiliar with the sign for “FarmersInsurance,” which will be theCouncil’s neighbor to the West.Compare improved exposure towhat the Council has today – its locationtucked behind the Target onRoute 64 in St. Charles and theapprenticeship facility well out of publicview within an industrial park inAurora – and consider how the newlocation will improve public awarenessof the trade and the Council, sayCouncil leaders.This level of exposure is part of theCouncil’s plan to become more visiblewithin the community and educate thepublic about the unionized finishingtrade.MANAGING THE COST OF GROWTHAND DEVELOPMENTAs new membership and influenceincrease, and new challenges to thefuture of the unionized trade emerge,so must the organization’s capacity tomanage such developments. For thisreason, successful labor organizationsrely on the capital they’ve built overmany years to finance growth anddevelopment. Just as with the currentheadquarters in St. Charles, buildinga new facility to replace the currentone is possible because of contributionsto the Painters District CouncilNo. 30 Pension Fund, and positiveinvestment returns. Today, such fundsallow for investment in property andeven new construction directly benefitingthe Fund participants.The Pension Fund and JATF will selltheir buildings in St. Charles andAurora, and Locals 448, 97, 1285,154, 465, 467, and 1355 will haveoffices in the new facility (some ofthese Locals will also retain their existinglocations as well). The headquartersof Locals 209 and 157 willremain in Bloomington and Peoria.The Health & Welfare Fund andCouncil (as both already do under thecurrent relationship) and the JATF willpay rent to the Pension Fund for useof space in the new facility.The result is a flow of funds fromone entity to another entity, and anew asset devoted to improved membertraining and services. Moreover,the new facility is designed to expandfor more space when needed at alater date, allowing the organizationto economically manage futuregrowth.“For all practical purposes, eventhough this will be an impressive structure,it is a conservative investment,”notes Anderson, who, in addition toserving as Secretary- Treasurer, is alsoa Trustee of the Pension Fund. “Thegoal is to keep the members’ moneyflowing into our funds while we meetfuture needs.”He reminds members that the buildingwill showcase some of the skills ofthe finishing trade, but it is not anextravagant project. “It’s what weneed to prepare us for the future,nothing more,” says Anderson.He adds that membership dueswill not increase to fund the project,but that contributions to theApprenticeship and Training Fundwill likely be increased modestly inconjunction with wage increases tocover increased operating costs ofthe JATF. The new facility is scheduledto be open for operation inJune of 2007.www.IUPAT.orgAPRIL-JUNE 2007 • JOURNAL15

I N T E R N A T I O N A L U N I O N O FP A I N T E R S A N D A L L I E D T R A D E SUNION NEWS &EVENTSKelly Moore Paint Company, Inc.Union Made Paint by Local Union 1094 Members-Submitted by District Council 5Kelly Moore is a regional paintmanufacturer and retailer,with its headquarters locatedin San Carlos, California. The companyconcentrates its efforts on westernand southwestern states,operating more than 160 stores innine states and Guam. They havefour manufacturing facilities, one ofwhich is located in Seattle,Washington. Kelly Moore’s originallocation in the Puget Sound area wasin Kirkland until 1980 when it closed,and for the next 14 years they didnot manufacture paint in the state. In1994, they acquired PreservativePaints. That facility, located in theGeorgetown area of Seattle since1908, employs 19 workers who arerepresented by IUPAT District Council5/Local Union 1094.The process of making paint in allof its varieties is a complex mix ofmany items such as water or solvents,pigments, acrylics, alkyds and oils. Inlarge containers or vats, ingredientsare added and mixed togetheraccording to a formula for the particularpaint being produced. For example,an order is placed on a batchcard which will list the ingredients thatare to go in the product. The paintmaker then gathers the materialsaccordingly. These ingredients areplaced in a large vat which canrange from 100 gallons up to 2,400gallons. After mixing, the product willbe tested by quality control to assurethat it meets specifications. The productmay bypass the tinting processLouis Bolar,paint maker,adding a 50pound bagof rawmaterial intoa 2,400gallon vat.and go straight to a retail store as abase. If tinting is required, it thengoes to a tinter whose precise measurementsare key to the final product.The product may be tinted to one ofthe many stock colors or be a speciallyformulated color.If all the specs are met, the batchcan then be pumped into one gallon orfive gallon buckets by the filler andthen stacked and readied for shipmentto either the retail store or a contractor.Cliff Thaler,paintmaker,releasingan alkydas partof theproductionformulafor a 300gallonbatch oftransparentstain.Michelle Hall, tinter and lead filler, readying the computer for afive gallon batch of a specialty product.16 APRIL-JUNE 2007 • JOURNAL

A Home in KC Just Got a Lot LargerThe producers of the ABC hit show ExtremeMakeover: Home Edition once again called upon thePainters and Allied Trades to help them pull off yetanother building miracle. This time it was in KansasCity, Missouri where members of District Council 3 usedtheir skills to expand a 12 member family’s 900 squarefoot home to an incredible 5,000 square foot home. Inaddition to the IUPAT members, IUPAT contractors alsolent a hand, including Green Homes. The episode airedon May 13, 2007.Those members on site who did so much of thework reported that the long days were well worth it tohelp this deserving family. Thanks to all who volunteered.You’ve shown the world that the Painters andAllied Trades are there to help our communities whencalled upon.IUPAT MEMBERS AND CONTRACTORS OF DISTRICT COUNCIL 3SHINE ON NATIONAL TELEVISION EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITIONwww.IUPAT.orgAPRIL-JUNE 2007 • JOURNAL17

I N T E R N A T I O N A L U N I O N O FP A I N T E R S A N D A L L I E D T R A D E SUNION NEWS &EVENTSWinners of the Annual IUPAT Photo Contest!The judges have spoken and the winners and havebeen selected for this year’s photo contest.Congratulations to all!It is no exaggeration to say that the photos submittedthis year were some of the best we’ve seen over the years.It made deciding which were the top three a very difficultdecision. That’s why we have a tie this year. Thanks toeveryone who entered the contest for taking the time to notonly snap a picture of some amazing scenes, but also forsharing these sights with the rest of us.1stPlaceWinner▼CHRISTOPHER KELLYFROM DISTRICT COUNCIL 16/LOCAL UNION 913Location: The Watermark Condominiums overlooking San Francisco Bay and the Bay Bridge.“Although I only worked on the Watermark in San Francisco for the last two weeks of the job, I really did enjoyworking there,” wrote Kelly, a painter, in his photo submission. “The view was spectacular. I promised myself to takea few pictures of it before I was finished because I knew I would never get another opportunity like this again. That is,unless I had a million or two to buy one of the condos. “If I were to put my paint brush down and take a picture of theBay Bridge every hour, I would have gotten a different picture every time. That’s how much the view was changing asthe day went on.” The winning picture shows Brother Kelly in front of the Bay Bridge during the morning hours.18APRIL-JUNE 2007 • JOURNAL

▼2ndPlace WinnerMARC PIARULLIFROM DISTRICT COUNCIL 9LOCAL UNION 806Location: The Tappan Zee Bridgeover the Hudson River in New York.Brother Piarulli stands in full gearpainting the bridge that overlooksTarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, NewYork in the background. He wrote thatthere are two simple rules to bridgepainting - “Rule number one: safetyfirst. Rule number two: remember rulenumber one!”3rd Place Winners–We have a tie!▼WILLIAM “CHRIS” MILLSFROM DISTRICT COUNCIL 3LOCAL UNION 9Location: Commerce Bank Buildingin Kansas City, Missouri.When the flagpole atop the CommerceBank building needed to be repaired to flythe Stars and Stripes for a September 11commemorative event, the Painters andAllied Trades answered the call whenevery other trade refused to take on thejob. “V-Belts were looped together, oneon my foot and two around my middle,and attached to a boatswain chair,”wrote Brother Mills.“I then shimmied up to make therepairs. There was a storm coming andwind was blowing about 40 miles perhour.” We’re all glad that Chris followedhis safety training and was able to sendus this great picture. Making sure that hestayed safe on the job was his groundman, Ernie Marmon.www.IUPAT.org▼JIM KLINEFROM DISTRICT COUNCIL 51/LOCAL UNION 1100Location: Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia.“Our company, Hartmann Walsh Paint Company was tasked with thepressure washing and touching up the Loch Ness Monster rollercoasterat Busch Gardens Williamsburg,” wrote Kline.APRIL-JUNE 2007 • JOURNAL19

I N T E R N A T I O N A L U N I O N O FP A I N T E R S A N D A L L I E D T R A D E SUNION NEWS &EVENTSKenneth P. Smith, Life Member712 Months in Good Standing and Counting-Submitted by his friends at District Council 5In 1905, the Russo-Japanese War ended,Norway became independent fromSweden, Albert Einstein published his“Theory of Relativity” and Ken Smith wasborn on the tenth of June. Yes, it was a verylong time ago and the world was a very differentplace. As a young boy Ken sawAmerican troops marching off to World WarI and then later as a young man heard theroaring of the 20’s only to lead to an economicdepression that would last manyyears. It was in that hard pressed time thatKen joined Glass Workers Local Union 740in Portland, Oregon. On November 19,1930 he began a 40 year career.Kenneth P. SmithKen started his career with W.P.Fuller as a sash glazier and continuedwith them until his retirement in 1970.During those years he saw the industrychange from wood, to aluminum andnow to vinyl. Today, Ken lives in anassisted living facility and is very activeboth physically and mentally. He looksforward each quarter to reading theIUPAT Journal.Ken was presented his 76 year pin byBill Vonderohe, Retiree Chairman ofIUPAT District Council 5, who said that,“Ken is truly a remarkable glazier andUnion Member.”DISTRICT COUNCIL 12 CONGRATULATESBROTHER LARRY DRAKETime to Take it Easyin the Big Easy!IUPAT members in Dayton, Ohio are saluting Larry Drake for22 years of service to the International Union of Painters andAllied Trades. “In Larry’s many years as a member he has beenproud to help his local community, as well as work for his unionby handbilling and picketing for his fellow members,” said DC12 Business Representative Dana Clark (pictured on the left).Congratulations, Larry and thanks for your service to this union!Congratulations to two retirees in New Orleans– District Council 80/Local Union 1244. DC 80Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer HerbSantos (center) with James E. Chambers Sr. (left)and Joseph D. Locicero Jr.20 APRIL-JUNE 2007 • JOURNAL

Announcing the New IUPAT Traveling Journeyperson DirectoryIn January 2007, the International Union ofPainters and Allied Trades headquarterslaunched a new web page that willserve to recruit union members who arewilling to travel for work throughout theUnited States and Canada.As the construction industry booms,often times district councils throughout theU.S. and Canada are in need of additionalmanpower in a variety of ourtrades. Now, with this new web site, thosedistrict councils have a ready-made list ofIUPAT members who will make the trip totake the job. This helps our members stayworking and keeps our union strong.All those interested are welcome toregister, just go to www.IUPAT.organd click on the TravelingJourneyperson banner on the right sideof the page. Once there, you’ll beasked for your contact information. It’sas easy as that. If you have an urge fortravel and to make some money doingit, visit the site now!OLD-TIME HOCKEYAll winter, District Council 38 members and signatorycontractors in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland havebeen getting together every Sunday night for 3-on-3 icehockey. The season ended with a series of exhibitiongames between DC 38 and the Plumbers Union, with theDC 38 Bulldogs going undefeated.Next season, the Bulldogs hope to enter anumber of tournaments to raise funds for goodcauses and to promote the IUPAT.Join theIUPATActionNetworkToday!www.IUPAT.orgGET VALUABLENEWS ANDINFORMATIONDIRECTLY FROM THEINTERNATIONALAPRIL-JUNE 2007 • JOURNAL21